The King of Kings

2025

Action / Animation / Biography / Family / Fantasy

57
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 61% · 59 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 97% · 2.5K ratings
IMDb Rating 6.8/10 10 7896 7.9K

based on novel or book cat 19th century 1st century jesus christ father son relationship

Director

Seong-ho Jang Photo
Seong-ho Jang

Top cast

Uma Thurman Photo
Uma Thurman as Catherine Dickens
Pierce Brosnan Photo
Pierce Brosnan as Pontius Pilate
Mark Hamill Photo
Mark Hamill as King Herod
James Arnold Taylor Photo
James Arnold Taylor as Melchior
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930.95 MB
1280*692
English 2.0
PG
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23.976 fps
1 hr 41 min
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1.87 GB
1920*1038
English 5.1
PG
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1 hr 41 min
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937.48 MB
1280*694
English 2.0
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1 hr 42 min
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1.88 GB
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by LisaD-99 7 / 10

Solid film with the best message

First off, the cast is phenomenal, what a group! The animation style isn't my favorite, bobblehead Jesus was an interesting choice but some scenes are truly spectacular. My kids weren't totally captured by the film, though they're still young, music helps them a lot and I expected a few hymns or songs incorporated somehow. My kids loved watching Walter and Willa's adventure through this great story of Jesus Christ. It started a little slow with Charles' stage show and the various interruptions by Walter. I felt that it was a little longer than a children's film should be. Still, it's message that motivated us to go, perfect for the Easter season and we look forward to more stories like this for children!
Reviewed by simonhickey-24338 10 / 10

Seriously Underrated, Hooked

I was surprisingly the only one in the cinema for this film so I didn't have that high expectations, I was very wrong. I thoroughly enjoyed this film, the music and storytelling were really beautiful at such an important time of year for us Christians. I think this is suitable for ANY age and hooked me all the way through and I'm 22. I think the third person perspective of the Easter Story told by Charles Dickens in the film was really interesting. Such a heart-warming film and loved every single important story told in it. I think this deservers a higher rating. I will certainly watch again and recommend it to my family/friends.I thought the outro song was a masterpiece too, really touched me this film and NO ONE i know is talking about it! GO AND WATCH.
Reviewed by pedroquintaoo 6 / 10

Could be amazing without Dickens

I was really looking forward to this animated version of the story of Jesus Christ, but despite the potential, the film left me a bit disappointed. There are some positive points, of course, but it also made a few narrative choices that stopped me from fully connecting with the story.I appreciated the lighter and more accessible approach for a younger audience. It's appropriate for children and gives them a chance to learn about Jesus in a softer way, without hiding the harsher and more violent parts, but also without showing them too explicitly. That's definitely a good thing, especially considering how intense and heavy this story can be at times.However, the big issue here is the way the story is told. The idea of having Charles Dickens narrate the life of Jesus to his son ends up being a poor choice that takes away from the immersion. Just when we start to get fully involved in Jesus's journey, we're pulled out by scenes of Dickens or his annoying son, breaking the rhythm and emotional flow. These constant interruptions really hurt the film's impact.If the goal was to bring a new angle or add a clever twist, it didn't work. Instead of feeling fresh, the side story with Dickens and his son weakens the main plot and sometimes even confuses it. It steals time from what really matters: the life of Jesus and the key figures around him. Mary, for example, is barely developed and ends up feeling like a background character, when she should've been emotionally strong and central. And the apostles, who should've played an important role, are rushed and shallow. They show up, say a few lines, and disappear.If all those Dickens scenes were removed and the film focused more on Jesus's path and character development, we could've had something really powerful.Still, I can see its value as a light introduction to Jesus's story for younger viewers. It looks good, has a nice rhythm... but it lacks soul. It didn't have the courage to truly focus on what mattered most.In the end, it's a pleasant film, but far from being the king of Jesus movies.
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